ethical conduct
Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 6: Verses 141–150
Practical advice on how to work with anger especially that which arises from hearing abusive…
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Chapter 6: Verses 127–135
Teachings on the methods that help eliminate anger and attachment from the mindstream.
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Chapters 5-6: Verses 123–126
Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.
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Chapter 5: Verses 115-122
Benefits of cultivating faith and confidence in bodhisattvas who benefit innumerable sentient beings by skillful…
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Chapter 5: Verses 107-114
A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Qualities of the monastic mind
The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.
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Verse 48: The smelly fart
Trying to cover up our faults is a futile endeavor. Also, the sharing of a…
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Oh Tara, protect us
Tara the liberator shows us how to free ourselves from the eight dangers: ignorance, anger,…
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Purpose of precepts
How the monks' and nuns' vows were created by the Buddha to create harmony in…
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Verse 46: The competitor disliked by all
The negative impact we have on our relationships when we are puffed up with pride…
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The foundation of monastic life
Keeping good ethical conduct, which is the foundation of monastic life.
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Establishing precepts
The sometimes unusual origin stories of the monastic precepts help to explain the practical meanings,…
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